I Didn't Know a Laser Could Do This!

Desktop diode laser started at 5 Watts just a few years ago. Now we are seeing some insane power, let's see what it can actually do with the Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W!
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00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Creality Background
01:44 - Machine Overview
04:43 - Safety
08:28 - Cutting Tests
09:35 - Engraving Test
11:14 - Thick Cutting

[@makeorbreakshop]

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[@quintesse]

A comparison between a 60W CO2 and a Diode laser would be awesome!

[@1-Nice-Guy]

Of course on material they can both work with.

[@masco26]

I agree with you

[@makeorbreakshop]

@@1-Nice-Guy yep, I won't do clear acrylic but a side by side on wood/colored acrylic would be a good starting point I think.

[@zeroease]

It's great that these companies are getting more and more serious about security and protection, Acmer P3, xtool s1 are very good!

[@makeorbreakshop]

Yeh safety has always been the biggest draw back, love that they are taking it serious now.

[@1-Nice-Guy]

Roly Automation is at least 1-year behind these guys, their 40W MK3 is not scheduled till 1-Qtr. 2025. Nice job Creality!

[@makeorbreakshop]

The Mk2 is still a great machine if you don't need the extra power though.

[@scottrelstyle3647]

love to see a 60W side by side, speed and materials please...

[@steventaylor4740]

I would like to see it cut metal

[@aggieaquarist8470]

Yes, please do a comarison with a 60W CO2.

[@makeorbreakshop]

Will do!

[@mojado44]

I think manufacturers aren’t going to stop until they hit at least 100W.

[@johnjones5676]

I suspect the limiting factor in how many laser LEDs they can cram in these things is thermal. If they can dissipate the heat there's no reason they can't put 20 of them in there.

[@makeorbreakshop]

It feels like we will find out soon.

[@ksbs5438]

Yes please can you do a comparison of a ~60W CO2 machine to 60W diode. I'm torn between getting the P2 with all the bells and whistles and the Falcon2 Pro 60W.

[@mastermaker666]

Should probably finish watching the video before asking this but.... Given that the tray can be removed, does the Z have enough adjustment to make it possible to have a long piece of material inserted in it's place, with the cutting capacity of this larger(stronger more functional) multi-piece projects can be done and you will get a LOT of waste if you have to cut pieces short enough to fit in the machine rather than just feeding in and positioning/flipping(if necessary) a longer piece to maximize material usage and minimize waste? Basically every 'tool made from plywood' vid on youtube with parts small enough........................

[@tahustvedt]

This machine looks l ike something I could use.

[@makeorbreakshop]

It's pretty great!

[@Ricks2Cents]

*Have you been Under a Rock?!?* 😂

[@makeorbreakshop]

Yep

[@janblaauw6345]

Compared to the 60W Lasertree one?

[@makeorbreakshop]

Haven't personally check that one out.

[@vanessawang77]

From the parameter test values, I feel that the engraving function of this machine is average, and I can't see a suitable engraving parameter. And the wood board has traces of yellowing.

[@makeorbreakshop]

I'll say I didn't fully dial it in BUT the performance with the 1.6W module is really nice, just slow. Also I need to show engraving tests on better material, the normal birch ply is pretty grainy and it's hard to get a good shot of it on camera.

[@billcedarheath387]

That’s a lot of money to spend on something that can’t cut clear acrylic. I’d rather spend that sort of cash on a CO2 laser that gives me the ability to cut materials outside the scope of a diode laser. I own a diode laser. So, this comment isn’t to beat up on them. They have their place in my maker space. You can’t ignore their limitations.

[@zakspop]

$2700.... Nah. I'll pass.

[@RYTHMICRIOT]

Agreed. This is getting close to decent CNC router prices.

[@krisknowlton5935]

Yea, for $3200, I bought a 55 watt CO2 laser with a 20" x 28" bed. Those laser modules must be super expensive to manufacture because the rest of the machine looks like it should come in under $150.00. I think if they put a better collimator lens on the laser module, they could get the spot size down significantly making the beam intensity super high. Then I would think you would be able to cut through ¾" walnut in a single pass with no problem.

[@makeorbreakshop]

@@krisknowlton5935 Planning on testing a 60W in the same price point (ish) to see.

[@krisknowlton5935]

@@makeorbreakshop I will be watching for that video!